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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Rules, released the following statement after supporting a measure to prohibit the Department of Justice from allocating settlements to non-victim, third-parties:

The Committee on Rules will meet on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 3:00 PM in H-313 The Capitol on the following emergency measure:

Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 71 — Concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027.

The Committee on Rules is likely to meet the week of October 23rd to grant a rule that may provide a structured amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 732, the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017.

The Committee on Rules is likely to meet the week of October 23rd to grant a rule that may provide a structured amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 469, the Sunshi for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017.

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Rules, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's decision to end the unlawful cost sharing reduction payments to insurance companies under Obamacare:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions(R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Rules, released the following statement applauding the passage of the budget resolution for fiscal year 2018:

"As a unified republican government we finally have a real opportunity to get our fiscal house in order. While this is not an easy task, today’s resolution puts forth a responsible framework that balances the budget within 10 years – without raising taxes – by cutting spending, making necessary reforms, and growing the economy.